Bristol Circuit Court

28th Judicial Circuit of Virginia

Circuit Courts Informational Pamphlet

Judges

• Hon. Sage B. Johnson, Presiding Judge
• Hon. Deanis L. Simmons, Chief Judge
• Hon. Fredrick A. Rowlett
• Hon. Eric R. Thiessen

Terms of Court and General Information

• Docket calls will no longer be used. The Court will proceed with the Praecipe System to be called on the opening day of the term as set forth in Rule 1:15 of the Supreme Court of Virginia.
• Terms begin, 1st Monday, Aug., Nov., Feb., May.
• Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.
• Civil cases are set on Term Day or through contact with the Judge's office.
• Criminal cases set by Court upon receipt of record in Circuit Court from District Court.
• Court convenes 9:00 a.m.
• Commissioners in Chancery are used only to review accountings of Special Commissioners.